Jump to content

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality: Difference between revisions

Edit links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
→Secretaries: add history section
 
(43 intermediate revisions by 22 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{short description|Environmental agency of North Carolina}}
{{Infobox government agency
{{Infobox government agency
|agency_name = North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
| agency_name = North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
|logo = Seal of North Carolina.svg
| logo = Seal of North Carolina.svg
|logo_width =
| logo_width = 150px
|logo_caption =
| logo_caption = [[Great Seal of the State of North Carolina]]
|seal =
| seal =
|seal_width =
| seal_width =
|seal_caption =
| seal_caption =
|formed = 2015
| formed = 2015
|preceding1 = Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (established 1971)
| preceding1 = Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (established 1971)
|dissolved =
| dissolved =
|superseding =
| superseding =
|jurisdiction = [[Politics and government of North Carolina|State of North Carolina]]
| jurisdiction = [[Politics and government of North Carolina|State of North Carolina]]
|employees = 1,519
| employees = 1,519
|budget =
| budget =
|headquarters = 217 West Jones Street, [[Raleigh, North Carolina]]
| headquarters = 217 West Jones Street, [[Raleigh, North Carolina]]
|chief1_name = Michael S. Regan
| chief1_name = Elizabeth Biser
|chief1_position = Secretary
| chief1_position = Secretary
|chief2_name =
| chief2_name =
|chief2_position =
| chief2_position =
|parent_agency = [[Governor of North Carolina]]
| parent_agency = [[Governor of North Carolina]]
|child1_agency =
| child1_agency =
|website = {{website|https://deq.nc.gov/about}}
| website = {{URL|www.deq.nc.gov/}}
|footnotes =
| footnotes =
}}
}}
The '''North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality''' (NCDEQ) is [[North Carolina]]'s leading stewardship agency for the preservation and protection of [[natural resources]] and [[public health]]. The Department is headed by the Secretary of Environmental Quality, who is appointed by the [[Governor of North Carolina]] and is a member of the [[North Carolina Cabinet]]. The Department of Environmental Quality was formed in 2015 and it was proceeded by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, which was formed in 1971 by the North Carolina Executive Reorganization Act.<ref name=DENR-now-DEQ /><ref name="NCDEQ">{{cite web|url=https://deq.nc.gov/about|title=About the Department of Environmental Quality|website=DEQ.nc.gov|accessdate=October 6, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Lewis">{{cite web|url=https://www.carolana.com/NC/Executive_Branch/nc_department_of_environmental_quality.html|title=NC Department of Environmental Quality|author=Lewis, J.D.|accessdate=December 6, 2019|website=carolana.com}}</ref><ref name="Act">{{cite web |url=https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/ByArticle/Chapter_143B/Article_7.pdf|title=Statute, Chapter 143B, Artilce 7|website=ncleg.net|accessdate=December 6,2019}}</ref>
The '''North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality''' (NCDEQ) is an agency of the [[government of North Carolina]] that focuses on the preservation and protection of [[natural resources]] and [[public health]]. The department is headed by the Secretary of Environmental Quality, who is appointed by the [[Governor of North Carolina]] and is a member of the [[North Carolina Cabinet]]. The Department of Environmental Quality was formed in 2015 and it was preceded by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, which was formed in 1971 by the North Carolina Executive Reorganization Act.<ref name=DENR-now-DEQ /><ref name="NCDEQ">{{cite web|url=https://deq.nc.gov/about|title=About the Department of Environmental Quality|website=DEQ.nc.gov|access-date=October 6, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Lewis">{{cite web|url=https://www.carolana.com/NC/Executive_Branch/nc_department_of_environmental_quality.html|title=NC Department of Environmental Quality|author=Lewis, J.D.|access-date=December 6, 2019|website=carolana.com}}</ref><ref name="Act">{{cite web |url=https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/ByArticle/Chapter_143B/Article_7.pdf|title=Statute, Chapter 143B, Article 7|website=ncleg.net|access-date=December 6, 2019}}</ref> The current secretary is Elizabeth Biser, who was appointed to the role by Governor [[Roy Cooper]].

⚫
==History==
⚫
The department was originally established as the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources by the Executive Organization Act of 1971. In 1977 its name was changed to the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.{{sfn|Cheney|1981|p=443}}


== Divisions ==
== Divisions ==
Current Divisions of the NCDEQ include:<ref name="Lewis" />
* Air Quality
* Air Quality
* Coastal Management
* Coastal Management
Line 34: Line 39:
* Marine Fisheries
* Marine Fisheries
* Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
* Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
* Marine Fisheries
* Mitigation Services
* Mitigation Services
* Waste Management
* Waste Management
Line 43: Line 47:
* Human Resources
* Human Resources
* Stewardship Program
* Stewardship Program

⚫
==History==
⚫
The Department was originally established as the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources by the North Carolina Reorganization Act of 1971.<ref name="Act" />


==Secretaries==
==Secretaries==
The Secretaries of the Department of Environmental Quality have included:
The Secretaries of the Department of Environmental Quality have included:
* Elizabeth Biser, July 2021 until present
* [[Michael S. Regan]], 2017{{endash}}Incumbent<ref name="NCDEQ" />
* Dionne Delli-Gatti (acting), March 2021 until June 2021
⚫
* [[Donald van der Vaart|Donald R. van der Vaart]], January 2015 until December 2016.<ref name=SecNCDENR>{{cite web|title=Secretary - Donald R. van der Vaart|url=http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/guest/secretary-bio|website=N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources|publisher=State of North Carolina, USA|accessdate=15 October 2015}}</ref>
* [[Michael S. Regan]], January 2017<ref name="NCDEQ" /> until March 2021.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2020/12/17/biden-epa-regan/ |title=Biden picks top North Carolina environmental official to run EPA |date=2020-12-17 |author1=Brady Dennis |author2=Steven Mufson |author3=Juliet Eilperin |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |place=Washington, D.C. |issn=0190-8286 |oclc=1330888409}}</ref>
⚫
* [[Donald van der Vaart|Donald R. van der Vaart]], January 2015 until December 2016.<ref name=SecNCDENR>{{cite web|title=Secretary - Donald R. van der Vaart|url=http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/guest/secretary-bio|website=N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources|publisher=State of North Carolina, USA|access-date=15 October 2015}}</ref>


As the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, the Secretaries included the following:<ref name="Lewis" />
As the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, the Secretaries included the following:<ref name="Lewis" />
* John E. Skvarla, III, 2013 - 2014
* John E. Skvarla, III, 2013 - 2014
* Dee A. Freeman, 2009 - 2013
* Dee A. Freeman, 2009 - 2013
* William G. Ross, Jr., 2001 - 2009
* William G. Ross Jr., 2001 - 2009
* William E. Holman, 1999 - 2001
* William E. Holman, 1999 - 2001
* Wayne McDevitt, 1997 - 1999
* Wayne McDevitt, 1997 - 1999
* Jonathan B. Howes, 1993 - 1997
* [[Jonathan Howes|Jonathan B. Howes]], 1993 - 1997
* William W. Cobey, Jr., 1989 - 1993
* [[Bill Cobey|William W. Cobey Jr.]], 1989 - 1993
* S. Thomas Rhodes, 1985 - 1988
* S. Thomas Rhodes, 1985 - 1988
* James A. Summer, 1984 - 1985
* James A. Summer, 1984 - 1985
* Joseph W. Grimsley, 1981 - 1983
* Joseph W. Grimsley, 1981 - 1983
* Howard N. Lee, 1977 - 1981
* [[Howard Nathaniel Lee|Howard N. Lee]], 1977 - 1981
* George W. Little, 1976 - 1977
* [[George Little (North Carolina politician)|George W. Little]], 1976 - 1977
* James E. Harrington, 1973 - 1976
* James E. Harrington, 1973 - 1976
* Charles W. Bradshaw, Jr., 1971 - 1973
* Charles W. Bradshaw Jr., 1971 - 1973
* Roy G. Sowers, 1971
* Roy G. Sowers, 1971

==Marine Patrol==
The '''North Carolina Marine Patrol''' is part of the Division of Marine Fisheries. The mission of the Marine Patrol is to "ensure sustainable marine and estuarine fisheries for the benefit of the people of North Carolina". The patrol have jurisdiction over the coastal waters of the state, up to three miles offshore, and up to 200 miles offshore in respect of some federally-regulated species.<ref name="marinepatrol">{{cite web |title=NCDEQ - NCDMF - Marine Patrol |url=http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/n.c.-marine-patrol |website=portal.ncdenr.org |access-date=18 December 2020}}</ref> Carter Witten was appointed colonel of the Marine Patrol in February 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=NC DEQ: Carter Witten named to lead N.C. Marine Patrol |url=https://deq.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2019/02/04/carter-witten-named-lead-nc-marine-patrol |access-date=18 December 2020 |work=deq.nc.gov |date=4 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Witten Takes Marine Patrol Command |url=https://islandfreepress.org/fishing-report/witten-takes-marine-patrol-command/ |access-date=18 December 2020 |work=Island Free Press |date=11 February 2019}}</ref>

The Marine Patrol are responsible for ensuring compliance with state rules and regulations relating to fisheries and fishing. The work of the Patrol is divided into three districts (Northern, Central and Southern) and an aviation section.<ref>{{cite web |title=NCDEQ - NCMP Districts and Contacts |url=http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/48 |website=portal.ncdenr.org |access-date=18 December 2020}}</ref> Officers are responsible for regulating and inspecting commercial and recreational fishermen, and also provide a general patrol service on waterways, piers, and beaches in coastal areas. The Patrol are also responsible for providing inspection services through the fish supply chain, including wholesalers and restaurants.<ref name="marinepatrol"/>


==References==
==References==
Line 78: Line 86:
| date = September 21, 2015
| date = September 21, 2015
| publisher = N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality
| publisher = N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality
⚫
| access-date = October 3, 2015
| archiveurl =
| archivedate =
⚫
| accessdate = October 3, 2015
}}
}}
</ref>
</ref>
}}
}}

== Works cited ==
* {{cite book| editor-last = Cheney| editor-first = John L. Jr. | title = North Carolina Government, 1585-1979: A Narrative and Statistical History| publisher = North Carolina Secretary of State| edition = revised| date = 1981| location = Raleigh | oclc = 1290270510|url=https://archive.org/details/northcarolinagov1975unse/}}

==External links==
* {{official website}}

{{North Carolina}}
{{North Carolina}}
{{North Carolina cabinet}}
{{North Carolina cabinet}}
{{authority control}}
[[Category:State environmental protection agencies of the United States]]

⚫
[[Category:State agencies of North Carolina|Department of Environment and Natural Resources]]
[[Category:Government agencies established in 2015]]
[[Category:Government of North Carolina]]
[[Category:Natural resources agencies in the United States]]
[[Category:Natural resources agencies in the United States]]
[[Category:North Carolina Cabinet|Environmental Quality]]
[[Category:North Carolina Cabinet|Environmental Quality]]
[[Category:Government agencies with year of establishment missing]]
[[Category:State environmental protection agencies of the United States]]
⚫
[[Category:State agencies of North Carolina|Department of Environment and Natural Resources]]

Latest revision as of 03:38, 25 August 2024

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Great Seal of the State of North Carolina
Agency overview
Formed2015
Preceding agency
  • Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (established 1971)
JurisdictionState of North Carolina
Headquarters217 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina
Employees1,519
Agency executive
  • Elizabeth Biser, Secretary
Parent agencyGovernor of North Carolina
Websitewww.deq.nc.gov

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) is an agency of the government of North Carolina that focuses on the preservation and protection of natural resources and public health. The department is headed by the Secretary of Environmental Quality, who is appointed by the Governor of North Carolina and is a member of the North Carolina Cabinet. The Department of Environmental Quality was formed in 2015 and it was preceded by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, which was formed in 1971 by the North Carolina Executive Reorganization Act.[1][2][3][4] The current secretary is Elizabeth Biser, who was appointed to the role by Governor Roy Cooper.

History

[edit]

The department was originally established as the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources by the Executive Organization Act of 1971. In 1977 its name was changed to the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.[5]

Divisions

[edit]

Current Divisions of the NCDEQ include:[3]

  • Air Quality
  • Coastal Management
  • Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
  • Environmental Assistance and Customer Service
  • Environmental Education and Public Affairs
  • Marine Fisheries
  • Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
  • Mitigation Services
  • Waste Management
  • Water Infrastructure
  • Water Resources
  • Financial Services
  • General Counsel
  • Human Resources
  • Stewardship Program

Secretaries

[edit]

The Secretaries of the Department of Environmental Quality have included:

As the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, the Secretaries included the following:[3]

  • John E. Skvarla, III, 2013 - 2014
  • Dee A. Freeman, 2009 - 2013
  • William G. Ross Jr., 2001 - 2009
  • William E. Holman, 1999 - 2001
  • Wayne McDevitt, 1997 - 1999
  • Jonathan B. Howes, 1993 - 1997
  • William W. Cobey Jr., 1989 - 1993
  • S. Thomas Rhodes, 1985 - 1988
  • James A. Summer, 1984 - 1985
  • Joseph W. Grimsley, 1981 - 1983
  • Howard N. Lee, 1977 - 1981
  • George W. Little, 1976 - 1977
  • James E. Harrington, 1973 - 1976
  • Charles W. Bradshaw Jr., 1971 - 1973
  • Roy G. Sowers, 1971

Marine Patrol

[edit]

The North Carolina Marine Patrol is part of the Division of Marine Fisheries. The mission of the Marine Patrol is to "ensure sustainable marine and estuarine fisheries for the benefit of the people of North Carolina". The patrol have jurisdiction over the coastal waters of the state, up to three miles offshore, and up to 200 miles offshore in respect of some federally-regulated species.[8] Carter Witten was appointed colonel of the Marine Patrol in February 2019.[9][10]

The Marine Patrol are responsible for ensuring compliance with state rules and regulations relating to fisheries and fishing. The work of the Patrol is divided into three districts (Northern, Central and Southern) and an aviation section.[11] Officers are responsible for regulating and inspecting commercial and recreational fishermen, and also provide a general patrol service on waterways, piers, and beaches in coastal areas. The Patrol are also responsible for providing inspection services through the fish supply chain, including wholesalers and restaurants.[8]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "DENR has a new name - N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality". N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality. September 21, 2015. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "About the Department of Environmental Quality". DEQ.nc.gov. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Lewis, J.D. "NC Department of Environmental Quality". carolana.com. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  4. ^ "Statute, Chapter 143B, Article 7" (PDF). ncleg.net. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  5. ^ Cheney 1981, p. 443.
  6. ^ Brady Dennis; Steven Mufson; Juliet Eilperin (2020-12-17). "Biden picks top North Carolina environmental official to run EPA". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.
  7. ^ "Secretary - Donald R. van der Vaart". N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. State of North Carolina, USA. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  8. ^ a b "NCDEQ - NCDMF - Marine Patrol". portal.ncdenr.org. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  9. ^ "NC DEQ: Carter Witten named to lead N.C. Marine Patrol". deq.nc.gov. 4 February 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  10. ^ "Witten Takes Marine Patrol Command". Island Free Press. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  11. ^ "NCDEQ - NCMP Districts and Contacts". portal.ncdenr.org. Retrieved 18 December 2020.

Works cited

[edit]
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=North_Carolina_Department_of_Environmental_Quality&oldid=1242120749"